August 22, 1920: I was born today.
I guess that makes today pretty eventful.

October 12, 1926: Today we moved
to Tuscon, but I have a feeling we will be back. I am learning
to write pretty well, Faster than anyone in my class.

May 15, 1927: Today we moved back
to Waukegan. I knew we would

January 2, 1931: I just complete
my first story. I rolled up the butcher paper on which it was
written, but it got thrown out 'cause mom thought it was scrap.

April 1, 1934: Today we moved to
Los Angeles. Somehow things here are different than in Illinois.

January 32, 1942: Today will be my last
journal entry. Becasue I am giving up my as a newspaper distributer
to write., I will have no time for a journal. I am currently
engaged to Marurite. I am also happy to say that I have collected
my short stories into my first book, Dark Carnival which
is due out soon. Journal, you have been a good friend to my.
Goodbye.